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VJ's Drive Inn
VJ's Drive Inn restaurant on Main Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.JPG
Restaurant information
Established 1980; 45 years ago (1980)
Current owner(s) John Calogeris
Food type Fast food
Street address 170 Main St.
City Winnipeg
County Winnipeg Metro Region
State Manitoba
Postal/ZIP code R3C 1A6
Country  Canada
Coordinates 49°53′23″N 97°08′08″W / 49.8896°N 97.1355°W / 49.8896; -97.1355
Seating capacity Outdoor seating only
Reservations No
Other locations One

VJ's Drive Inn is a popular burger joint in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You can find this famous spot at 170 Main Street. It's known for its tasty fast food and long history in the city.

The Story of VJ's Drive Inn

This restaurant first opened its doors in 1958. Back then, it was called Juniors. Later, in 1980, its name changed to VJ's Drive Inn.

Who Owns VJ's Today?

Today, John Calogeris owns VJ's. His father, Nick Calogeris, was also a well-known person in Winnipeg's restaurant scene. Nick helped start many other places, like The Manhattan and Kit Kat Grill. John works with his two cousins, John and Gus Razos, who are his partners.

What Makes VJ's Special?

The team at VJ's prepares a lot of food! They sell up to 5,000 pounds of french fries every week. They also use up to 100 pounds of hamburger meat each day. Since the restaurant only has outdoor seating, all orders are take-out. Your food comes in traditional fold-up boxes, perfect for eating on the go.

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